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Armed Forces of Ukraine

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine are a military formation that, in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine, is entrusted with the defense of the state, the protection of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and inviolability. They were created on August 24, 1991, after the declaration of independence, inheriting a significant military potential of the former USSR. Throughout their history, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have actively participated in international peacekeeping missions, and since 2014, they have been confronting large-scale aggression by the Russian Federation. The modern Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrate a high level of professionalism, courage, and resilience, having gained recognition as one of the most combat-ready armies in the world. They successfully adapt new forms and methods of conducting military operations, actively implementing NATO standards.
1991
Creation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after the declaration of independence
1996
Ukraine completed nuclear disarmament, becoming the first state to voluntarily renounce its nuclear arsenal
2000
Active participation in international peacekeeping operations under the auspices of the UN
2014
Organization of defense and deterrence of Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine
2016
Inclusion of Special Operations Forces and Air Assault Forces as separate branches of service
2020
Obtaining the status of an Enhanced Opportunities Partner of NATO
2022
Successful defense of the capital and liberation of northern regions from occupation forces
2022
Conducting an effective Kharkiv counteroffensive and liberating significant territories
2022
Liberation of the city of Kherson and the right bank of the Kherson region
2024
Introduction of Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch of service
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Helped occupants to attack Pokrovsk: SBU detains Russian agent

A Russian intelligence agent who collected data on the location of Ukrainian troops near Pokrovsk was detained in Donetsk region. The offender faces life imprisonment for high treason.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 09:00 AM • 15979 views
7 “Shaheds” shot down over Sumy region at night

Air defense forces destroyed 7 enemy “shaheds” over Sumy region on the night of September 25. In total, 88 enemy air targets were shot down in the region in September.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 06:11 AM • 15517 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 154 combat engagements in the last day, the most active enemy attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors

There were 154 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The enemy's most active attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors, Ukrainian troops are steadfastly holding back the attack and inflicting maximum losses.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 05:42 AM • 14886 views
There is one hostile Russian ship in the Black Sea, no Kalibr cruise missile carriers

As of September 25, there is one Russian ship in the Black Sea that is not a cruise missile carrier. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov, and one Kalibr carrier in the Mediterranean.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 03:58 AM • 62781 views
Since the beginning of the day, 137 combat engagements took place in the frontline in different sectors - General Staff

Over the last day, 137 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. Russian invaders launched 1 missile attack, 57 air strikes and fired over 3600 rounds at Ukrainian Armed Forces positions and populated areas.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 08:59 PM • 21416 views
Russians have sent all their forces to Vuhledar and are trying to surround the city - officer of the 72nd Brigade

The occupiers are massing troops and equipment in the Vuhledar direction, conducting constant assaults. The enemy is trying to surround the city and take control of an important road, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repel the attacks.

Society • September 24, 05:42 PM • 18294 views
General Staff: 83 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the hottest spot is in the Pokrovsk sector

According to the General Staff, 83 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy launched 27 attacks.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 02:33 PM • 17099 views
DIU units completely liberate Vovchansk Aggregate Plant from occupants: all 30 buildings of the facility are cleared

DIU units completely liberated the territory of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, destroying the occupiers in all 30 buildings. The operation was successfully completed despite the enemy's fierce resistance and the use of heavy equipment.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 12:57 PM • 14747 views
An unknown object flew into Ukraine from the territory of Belarus - Ukrainian Air Force

On Tuesday, an unidentified airborne target crossed the border of Ukraine from Belarus in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions. An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and the region, and the State Border Guard Service has not recorded any movement of equipment at the border.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 11:36 AM • 26691 views
SBU in Kharkiv detains traitor who guided Russian missiles at his own brigade

A Russian agent who was planning to adjust a strike on a unit of his Ukrainian Armed Forces brigade was detained in Kharkiv. The 45-year-old man was recruited by Russian intelligence and was preparing to flee to Russia, where he planned to fight against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 07:59 AM • 24671 views
General Staff: 143 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 143 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 72 air strikes and made 5,097 attacks. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled the attacks in various sectors.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 05:39 AM • 17568 views
There is one hostile Russian ship in the Black Sea, no Kalibr cruise missile carriers

In the Black Sea, there is one enemy ship on combat duty that is not a Kalibr carrier. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov, and one Kalibr cruise missile carrier in the Mediterranean.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 04:04 AM • 55527 views
Zelenskyy: We are closer to the end of the war than we think

The Ukrainian president called on allies to strengthen the Ukrainian army, believing that the war is nearing its end. Zelenskyy also noted that Putin is afraid of the Ukrainian army's Kursk offensive.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 03:10 AM • 111592 views
Zelenskyy meets with members of the U.S. Congress, discusses Ukraine's Victory Plan

The President of Ukraine met with a delegation from the US Congress on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy spoke about the situation at the front and presented the Victory Plan, which does not depend on Putin's decisions.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 10:58 PM • 21478 views
Over the last day, 125 combat engagements took place, the enemy is directing its main efforts towards Pokrovsk - General Staff

There were 125 combat engagements over the last day. The enemy concentrated its main efforts in the Pokrovsk sector, where it launched 30 attacks, losing over 220 troops, 4 tanks and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 08:53 PM • 21480 views
Ukrainian military detects 12 thousand targets every week thanks to artificial intelligence - Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has developed the Avengers AI platform, which automatically detects 12,000 pieces of enemy equipment every week. The system analyzes video from drones and cameras, is integrated into DELTA, and continues to be improved.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 07:16 PM • 31795 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: enemy has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 89 times

Russian troops continue their offensive in various parts of the frontline. Ukrainian defenders repelled 89 enemy attacks, but fighting is still ongoing in the Liman, Toretsk and other areas.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 06:02 PM • 21784 views
New esports achievement of Ukraine: NAVI wins the anniversary world CS2 tournament

NAVI wins the anniversary world CS2 tournament.

Business News • September 23, 09:59 AM • 19361 views
Paratroopers break through another section on the border with Russia (video)

The 95th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine made another breakthrough on the border with Russia in the Kursk region. This is the second successful operation since the start of the offensive, during which paratroopers destroyed an enemy stronghold.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 07:46 AM • 17072 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 162 combat engagements in the last day, 35 attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 162 combat engagements took place. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled 35 and 28 attacks respectively.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 05:45 AM • 17149 views
Help for the military and doctors: 150 humanitarian missions carried out by “Nadiya” Charitable Foundation

The “Nadiya” Charitable Foundation has conducted 150 humanitarian missions to the frontline areas. The Foundation provides the military and medical personnel with modern equipment, including medical equipment and communications.

Business News • September 22, 07:43 AM • 20048 views
There were 125 combat engagements in the frontline: 50% of combat actions took place in 3 sectors - General Staff

There were 125 combat engagements in the frontline, more than 50% of which took place in the Pokrovske, Lyman and Kurakhove sectors. The occupants launched 2 missile strikes, 63 air strikes and engaged over 650 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 08:48 PM • 20265 views
Zelensky denies WSJ data on 80 thousand dead Ukrainian soldiers - media

The President of Ukraine said that the actual number of casualties is much lower than the one published by The Wall Street Journal.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 06:35 PM • 42080 views
Our ability to bring the war home to Russia: Zelensky reacts to the destruction of arsenals in Russia

The President of Ukraine praised the military for destroying Russian weapons depots. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of being able to “bring the war home” and the need for more support from partners.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 05:27 PM • 33993 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: the number of combat engagements increased to 81, the enemy is active in three directions

There were 81 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy is most active in the Liman, Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Ukrainian forces are steadfastly holding the line and inflicting losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 03:59 PM • 20795 views
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Charity race, honoring the memory of fallen heroes: how Brovary celebrated the City Day, which Russians tried to spoil (video)

Brovary celebrated the City Day with a charity race that raised more than UAH 130,000 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A concert, a play, and a commemoration of the fallen defenders of Ukraine were also held.

Society • September 21, 02:43 PM • 147917 views
Former Wagner PMC base caught fire in Russia

In Molkino, Russia, administrative buildings, including the headquarters of the former Wagner PMC base, caught fire. The cause of the fire is unknown; the base was closed after Prigozhin's mutiny and occupied by the African Corps.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 02:29 PM • 26074 views
They discussed the needs of the Defense Forces for critical weapons: Syrskyi talks to French general

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi had a telephone conversation with Chief of the Joint Staff of the French Armed Forces Burkar. They discussed Ukraine's needs for critical weapons and France's military support.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 01:33 PM • 29003 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces hit two military arsenals in Russia: fires and detonation of ammunition were recorded

Ukrainian defense forces struck two Russian military arsenals. The facilities in Krasnodar Krai and Tver Oblast were attacked, and fires and ammunition detonations were recorded.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 12:07 PM • 73142 views
US builds up military presence in Alaska amid growing Russian activity - media

The United States is deploying naval and ground forces near Alaska in response to increased activity by Russia and China. Senator Dan Sullivan expressed concern about the increasing scale and frequency of Russian-Chinese military actions in the region.

News of the World • September 21, 11:03 AM • 16954 views